Cultural Engagement

College of Design & Social Context presents a rich public program of exhibitions, screenings and talks in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include RMIT Gallery, Design Hub Gallery, First Site Gallery, The Capitol Theatre, Storey Hall and The Kaleide Theatre.

What's On

Back to Back Barries: The Victorian State Election

25 Nov 2026

RMIT University in partnership with The Wheeler Centre proudly presents Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry at The Capitol for a live recording of the Guardian's popular podcast, Back to Back Barries, days before the final votes in the Victorian State Election are cast.

RMIT Galleries Professional Learning Day for Teachers

27 Nov 2026

RMIT Galleries invites you to join us for a FREE Professional Learning Day for Teachers!

Galleries

RMIT Gallery

Presenting contemporary art exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists.

Design Hub Gallery

Exploring design's role today through innovative exhibitions and dynamic conversations.

First Site Gallery

Showcasing RMIT student talent with rotating exhibitions and events.

Opportunities

McCraith House residencies

In partnership with leading cultural organisations, McCraith House residencies support researchers and cultural practitioners across disciplines.

Studio with a lounge, lounge chair, desk, small table and an easel.

Artist Residency Program

Explore the Artist Residency Program and discover how it can help elevate your creative practice and open new opportunities for your career.

Cultural Visions Grant

Discover the Cultural Visions Grant for RMIT students exploring cultural dynamics through artistic works.

Speculate Prize

Discover the Speculate Prize, an award for an unpublished speculative fiction manuscript.

First Site Gallery Expressions of Interest

First Site Gallery at RMIT provides a dedicated platform for students to publicly showcase their creative visions within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Discover

Resources to watch, read and listen to

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples